Consumer Product Safety Commission April 5, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'' or ``CPSC'' or ``we'') has received a petition requesting an exception from the 100 ppm lead content limit under section 101(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA''), as amended by Public Law 112-28. We are granting an exception to the 100 ppm lead content limit for certain aluminum alloy components of children's die- cast, ride-on pedal tractors, and similar component parts made of aluminum alloy on similar ride-on children's products for children ages 3 years and older. Such products may include other children's ride-on tractors, children's ride-on cars, and other ride-on toys. These aluminum alloy components must meet a lead content limit of 300 ppm.